I think it would depend on where I am in life. I am pursuing my passion now, and it will have taken ~15 years of education to attain. At some point I need to get out and make some decent money, though down the road I could certainly see taking a significant pay cut to pursue other interests (related interests, but in a different setting).

Nah, I had a chance to get (very well-)paid for pursuing one of my passions as a job a few years back. After a year, it felt like a job, and my enthusiasm was waning. I went back to my old job. I guess the lesson is, "Go, pursue, but leave on good terms.".

no. i've had progressive increases in pay/standard of living, and i get addicted/used to the next level pretty soon after i attain it

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Originally Posted by tesuquegolfer

Actually that is my plan in the next few years. I pretty much hate my life right now. My 16 year old son is battling Cancer (doing pretty well at the moment), I don't like my job, don't see any value in my marriage any more... I am trying to figure out what I can live without and whether I can find happiness doing something I enjoy. My fear is that I won't be happier and I'll be poor.